​Research:Structure-Processing-Property Relationships of Zirconium Diboride/Silicon Carbide (ZBS) Samarium (Sm) Doped CeramicsGraduate Research Assistant, Purdue University (2015-Present)Working to enhance the emissivity and ablation resistance of Sm-doped ZBS shrouded plasma sprayed coatings at temperatures exceeding 2000°C. This is done by altering the microstructure through the spray parameters. Sintered billets of the Sm-doped ZBS with different surface roughness are also investigated.